Casual Personal Attendant, Willett Site (AbleLiving Services, at the Willett)

Thrive Group Canada•Paris, ON

9d•Onsite

About The Position

AbleLiving Services is a non-profit organization providing personal support services to adults with disabilities living within their own home or one of our independent living facilities. Our clients direct and customize the services they receive and we support them to maximize their independence and enhance their quality of life. We provide services across the Golden Horseshoe in the Mississauga, Burlington, Stoney Creek, Brant County, and Hamilton communities. Thrive Group is proud to be certified as one of Canada’s Great Places to Work®! In addition, we have been recognized an awarded as: 2024/2025 Best Workplaces with the Most Trusted Executive Team, 2024 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada, 2023 Best Workplaces for Giving Back. We’re thrilled to be acknowledged for our commitment to creating an exceptional workpla. This program operates 7 days a week and candidates needs to be flexible and available for a variety of shifts including days, afternoons, or nights. This includes every other weekend and statutory holidays. AbleLiving will provide free training! This part-time position will offer you a competitive wage, paid orientation and on-going professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Some high school education
Knowledge of basic math and ability to do calculations and quantity measurements are required.
Must be able to plan and organize work and perform tasks according to priority.
Ability to develop supportive relationships and work collaboratively with clients, family members, colleagues, volunteers, and community partners are essential.
Must be able to take direction and work independently as well as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience or knowledge of providing support services for people with disabilities and/or seniors an asset.
Certification in health and safety and first aid preferred.
Ability to empathize with people with physical and emotional needs is essential.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, this position is responsible for regular monitoring and provision of support to clients in the transition from hospital to the community.
Duties include monitoring, observing, assisting with and participating in housekeeping, recreational and social activities.
Such duties are carried out under the direction of the client or alternate decision maker and in accordance with Client Service Contracts, laws and regulations governing service provision.